They joined Ashley Wilkin's team at the company last week.

The law firm, in Abbey Street, has also been appointed to the legal panels of Barclays Business Banking and media and utilities giant Vivendi.

Roy Butler, head of Boyes Turner's corporate transactions team, said: "We are very pleased to have been chosen by Barclays.

"The firm is building a strong reputation in the Thames Valley for the range and depth of expertise we offer."

FRESH FACES - The new-look

private client group, Ashley Wilkin, left, and Sara Rose, right, have been joined by Peter McGeown and Denise Drammis from Nabarro Nathanson